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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Hirundinidae .
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The latter include the critically endangered white-eyed river-martin (Pseudochelidon sirintarae), the globally threatened Bengal florican (Eupodotis bengalensis), and the endangered greater adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius) and white-shouldered ibis (Pseudibis davisoni).
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Family Common Name Species Hirundinidae White-eyed river-martin Pseudochelidon sirintarae Timaliidae Grey-faced tit-babbler Macronous kelleyi An asterisk signifies that the species 'range is limited to this ecoregion.
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The white-eyed river martin (Pseudochelidon sirintarae) may have been endemic to this ecoregion, but its life cycle and habitat needs remain unknown (Table 2).
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In birds there are 2 near-endemic bird species - the African river-martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina DD), and the Congo martin (Riparia congica).
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Some biome-restricted bird species present within the ecoregion include Congo black-bellied sunbird (Nectarinia congensis), African river martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina, DD) and the Congo martin (Riparia congica).
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Family Common Name Species Hirundinidae White-eyed river-martin Pseudochelidon sirintarae
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